June 18
Uganda: Illegal Power Connection Fees for Nankabirwa
Nile Post
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa has cautioned Ugandans against paying illegal fees for power extension in their villages. About 57.2 % of people in… Read more »
Uganda: Anti Corruption Crusaders Raise Concern Over Shs500m 'Service Award' By UIA Staff
Nile Post
Anti-corruption crusaders are concerned about the increasing entitlements among public servants of what is termed as service awards and Honorariums given to them in public offices. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Responds to Critical Equipment Shortage At Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital
Nile Post
Following concerns that raised the shortage of delivery beds at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital, Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, has… Read more »
Uganda: NEMA Defends Lubigi Demolition Amid Public Outcry
Nile Post
The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has defended the ongoing demolition in the Lubigi wetland, an exercise that has left thousands homeless. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Car Import Trade - Economic Engine and Regulatory Shifts
Nile Post
The car import business in Uganda is a multi-million dollar industry. In recent years, the revenue generated from taxes and duties on imported vehicles has consistently bolstered… Read more »
Uganda: Is NEMA Prioritising Nature Preservation or Favouring the Wealthy?
Nile Post
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party, led by Joseph Kabuleta, has raised questions about the actions of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). Read more »
Uganda: Microfinance Officials to Produce Detail of Emyooga Beneficiaries
Nile Post
The parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) instructed officials from the Microfinance Support Centre to compile a comprehensive list detailing recipients of Emyooga funds in… Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Asks Mitooma Voters to Keep Otafiire, Stop 'One-Term Politics'
Nile Post
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Thomas Tayebwa, has lashed at people who are after changing legislators every election cycle. Read more »
Uganda: Lifestyle - Could the Lack for Jobs for the Youth Be Blamed for the Rise of Promiscuity in Our Society?
Nile Post
As I left home at 6:10 AM today, rushing to work like a bird racing to catch the early worm, I was met with a bit of commotion outside my gate. Read more »
Uganda: NRM's Path to Redemption - Overcoming Corruption Scandals
Nile Post
In recent weeks, Uganda's National Resistance Movement (NRM) has been embroiled in a series of corruption scandals that have shaken the party's foundations. With several Members of… Read more »
June 17
Uganda: One Million Households to Get Free Electricity Connection, Says Minister Nankabirwa
Nile Post
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu has revealed that government has received a loan from World Bank summing to USD638 millions under the… Read more »
Uganda: Entebbe to Shut Down Open-Air Market
Nile Post
The Entebbe Municipal Council will shut down all weekly open-air markets, commonly known as "kabubbu," effective July 1st. Read more »
Uganda: Dilapidated Latrines in Primary Schools Worry Mbarara Officials
Nile Post
Mbarara district officials have experienced concern over the state of latrines in most primary schools. Read more »
Uganda: Why Women's Participation in Uganda Politics Is Cosmetic
Independent (Kampala)
Political parties in Uganda have a long way to go to improve the position of women in their ranks. This according to a study by Kyambogo University lecturer, Hannah Muzee, of the… Read more »
Uganda: Nile Basin Countries Urged to Utilize Nile River for Common Development
Independent (Kampala)
Scholars have called for the Nile Basin countries to join forces to fairly utilize the Nile River to meet their peoples' soaring demand for water, energy, and food. Read more »
Uganda: Terego Intensifies Drive to Restore Grey Crowned Cranes
Nile Post
Conservation efforts in Terego have successfully restored the previously destroyed breeding places of the Grey Crowned Crane. Read more »
Uganda: Building a 'Future-Proof' Supply Chain in Uganda
Global Fund
Uganda's National Medical Stores facility in Entebbe holds and distributes essential health commodities including medicines, diagnostics and 14 types of vaccines to more than 3,500… Read more »
Uganda: Police, Army Announce Joint Crackdown On Errant Vips On the Road
Nile Post
Police have said they have launched a joint crackdown against errant drivers, especially for government vehicles and VIPs. Read more »
Uganda: Muslims in Kibaale Urged to Denounce Domestic Violence
Nile Post
Muslims in Greater Kibaale have been asked to work as a team in fighting against domestic violence and environmental degradation. Read more »
Uganda: Free Talk Therapy Ramped Up to Combat Mental Health Crisis
Nile Post
Uganda is grappling with a mental health crisis, with suicide rates soaring and experts calling for urgent national action. Read more »
Uganda: Tickling the Monkey On the Back of Shs290bn Tourism Budget
Nile Post
The government plans to spend Shs289.6 billion on tourism development programmes in the 2024/2025 financial year. Read more »
Uganda: Fears of Renewed Insurgency After Karamojong Warriors Kill Four
Nile Post
Karamojong warriors are feared to have resumed attacks in Moroto after at least four people were killed and several injured in the last four days. Read more »
Uganda: High Cases of Malnutrition Worry Kiryandongo
Nile Post
Authorities in Kiryandongo have raised concerns over the rising cases of malnutrition in the district. Read more »
Uganda: Kabale Authorities Relocate Cross-Country Transport
Nile Post
Authorities have ordered the transport company to relocate its operations from the Bus Park to the Kabale Taxi Park. Read more »
June 16
Uganda: Museveni Signs Four Bills Into Laws
Nile Post
As government moves to adopt the rationalisation of different agencies, President Museveni has signed into laws four bills, leaving four different entities dissolved. Read more »